Are dermatologist tested and dermatologist approved the same thing?
When scanning product labels, "dermatologist tested" and "dermatologist approved" mean the same thing to most of us.
But they're very different.
Dr.
Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist, explained why on the "Breaking Beauty" podcast (via Spotify ).
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Bias Is A Problem, in Both Cases
Robinson points out that brands often rely on dermatologists who are on staff or consult for the company, so there may be an inherent bias that consumers aren’t aware of.
And even if they’re not directly affiliated with the brand, dermatologists might be paid in either the testing or recommendation scenario, he adds.
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Did dermatologists really test a product for weeks on end?
The phrase seems to imply that a slew of dermatologists rigorously tested the product for weeks on end and loved the results, but that’s hardly the case.
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Do you need a dermatologist to test your skincare?
It’s nice to know that your skincare has been tested by a dermatologist or a similar professional before you’ve applied it.
It would be wonderful if every product you used was thoroughly tested by a dermatologist and evaluated for the benefits it’s alleged to impart, but this isn’t always the case.
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What Dermatologist-Recommended Means
According to Robinson, this claim holds slightly more weight. “This goes beyond just testing and means that a dermatologist or dermatologists would recommend the product, either to their patients or to consumers at large,” he says.
Dr. Zeichner notes that skin-care companies, particularly the larger ones, typically send out surveys to a panel of de.
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What Dermatologist-Tested Means
The phrase seems to imply that a slew of dermatologists rigorously tested the product for weeks on end and loved the results, but that’s hardly the case.
Dermatologist-tested simply means that at least one derm tested the product for one parameter, which could be whether it’s safe for use, is safe for sensitive skin, or improves skin tone, says Ron.
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What does dermatologist tested mean?
In reality, though, "dermatologist tested" doesn't actually mean what most of us presume it does.
When scanning product labels, "dermatologist tested" and "dermatologist approved" mean the same thing to most of us.
But they're very different.
Dr.
